Dawn French
- 67 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Dawn French on her childhood
When she was just 18, Dawn's father Denys killed himself. Growing up, she and her brother had been shielded from his depression. It was, she says, "just like a bomb went off in our family. My mum of course would have known there was danger."
Bournemouth Echo, 15th November 2014Dawn French: 30 Million Minutes preview
The last time she appeared on stage, six years ago, was to bid an official farewell to her 30-year partnership with Jennifer Saunders. But this present show is less of a standard stand-up gig and more of a comic, but also searingly honest, look at her life.
The Bristol Post, 17th October 2014Review: Dawn French's Thirty Million Minutes
To call this stand-up would be misleading. To be sure, Dawn French is as funny as ever.
Newcastle Journal, 29th September 2014Dawn French interview
Dawn French talks about her new marriage.
Clemmie Moodie, The Mirror, 12th September 2014Dawn French: Thirty Million Minutes review
It was an evening of contrasts, as barbed comments about the press coverage of her weight loss (as she prepared for a hysterectomy, it transpires) were tempered by revelations that she had a crush on Val Doonican and Nana Mouskouri and is addicted to Big Brother.
Sandra Mangan, What's On Stage, 4th September 2014Lenny Henry: My father never hugged me
The comedian turned acclaimed actor, talks about his lack of childhood affection, friendship with Dawn French and why Shakespeare is 'putting his head straight'.
Matthew Stadlen, The Telegraph, 1st September 2014Dawn French cracks ribs playing on beach
Dawn French has taken a break from her one woman show - after she cracked her ribs while messing about on a beach.
Exeter Express and Echo, 10th August 2014Dawn French talks 30 million miles a minute
She might have been a mainstay of British comedy for the past 30 years, but Dawn French has never done a solo show - until now.
Lauren Murphy, The Irish Times, 5th July 2014Review: Dawn French, Brighton Theatre Royal
One half of comedy duo makes assured debut as solo performer.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 26th June 2014Dawn French: 30 Million Minutes review
Though the show tries to capture that force with a somewhat abrupt attempt at a feelgood finale, one that struggles to encapsulate the fearless retelling of some very difficult moments.
Julian Hall, The Independent, 26th June 2014